Overview

This volume is the first comprehensive text devoted to fibromyalgia and other centrally mediated chronic pain syndromes. Leading experts examine the latest research findings on these syndromes and present evidence-based reviews of current controversies. Chapters discuss the definition, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of chronic pain and fibromyalgia, the clinical presentations of fibromyalgia syndrome, and central sensitisation syndromes associated with chronic neuromuscular pain. The contributors thoroughly examine various approaches to evaluation and management of patients with fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Other chapters focus on disability issues, prognosis, and future research directions. A critically reviewed listing of Websites and other resources is included

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Author:   Daniel J. Wallace ,  Daniel J. Clauw
Publisher:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Imprint:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.266kg
ISBN:  

9780781752619

ISBN 10:   0781752612
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   14 April 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

The History of Fibromyalgia 1 Daniel J. Wallace The Taxonomy of Chronic Pain: Moving Toward More Mechanistic Classifications 9 Daniel J. Clauw The Epidemiology of Chronic Widespread Pain and Fibromyalgia 17 John McBeth The Concept of Central Sensitivity Syndromes 29 Muhammad B. Yunus The Neurobiology of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain (Includes Chronic Regional Pain) 45 Roland Staud Neurotransmitters, Cytokines, Hormones, and the Immune System in Chronic Nonneuropathic Pain 63 I. Jon Russell Dysfunction of the Autonomic Nervous System in Chronic Pain Syndromes 81 Manuel Martinez-Lavin Functional Imaging of Pain 89 Richard H. Gracely and Laurence A. Bradley Muscles and Peripheral Abnormalities in Fibromyalgia 101 Haiko Sprott Sleep and Its Potential Role in Chronic Pain and Fatigue 115 Harvey Moldofsky and James G. MacFarlane Symptoms and Signs of Fibromyalgia Syndrome: An Overview 125 Muhammad B. Yunus Neurologic Features of Fibromyalgia 133 Robert Bennett Myofascial Pain Syndromes of the Head and Face 145 Eli Eliav and Rafael Benoliel Psychosocial Factors in Fibromyalgia 165 Laurence A. Bradley and Graciela S. Alarcon Fibromyalgia in Children 177 David D. Sherry Fibromyalgia in Inflammatory and Endocrine Disorders 187 David S. Hallegua Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 197 Atul Deodhar The Functional Bowel Disorder Spectrum 209 Lucinda A. Harris and Lin Chang Genitourinary Associations with Fibromyalgia 235 Daniel J. Wallace and Swamy Venuturupalli Chronic Low Back Pain 241 Thorsten Giesecke and Michael E. Geisser Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome 259 Franklin Kozin The Role of Trauma in Chronic Neuromuscular Pain 267 Samuel A. McLean, Daniel J. Clauw, and David A. Williams Controversial Syndromes and Their Relationship to Fibromyalgia 281 Swamy Venuturupalli and Daniel J. Wallace The Evaluation of Individuals with Chronic Widespread Pain 293 Daniel J. Clauw The Differential Diagnosis of Chronic Regional Pain 299 Kevin P. White Assessment Tools and Outcome Measures Used in the Investigation of Fibromyalgia 309 Stuart L. Silverman and Susan A. Martin Lifestyle and Environmental Interventions in Fibromyalgia and Related Conditions 321 Stephanie A. Bolling and Thomas M. Susko The Use of Exercise and Rehabilitation Regimens 329 Kaisa Mannerkorpi and Maura Daly Iversen Cognitive and Behavioral Approaches to Chronic Pain 343 David A. Williams Local Therapy for Fibromyalgia and Nonneuropathic Pain 353 Lan Chen, Jodi Goldman-Knaub, and Sally Pullman-Mooar Systemic Therapies for Chronic Pain 365 Lesley M. Arnold Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Fibromyalgia 389 Edzard Ernst The Economic Impact of Fibromyalgia on Society and Disability Issues 395 Daniel J. Wallace Prognosis 401 Arash A. Horizon and Michael H. Weisman Future Research Directions 405 Leslie J. Crofford Appendix 413 Index 417

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